Comer Targets ActBlue For Possible Money Laundering

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) has announced a probe into over 400 suspicious activity reports (SARs) linked to ActBlue, a prominent Democratic fundraising platform. Comer’s investigation, bolstered by findings from whistleblowers, aims to expose possible foreign interference and financial misconduct.

Comer revealed that the Treasury Department identified hundreds of SARs involving ActBlue, sparking concerns about illicit transactions. These alerts are typically generated by banks when they detect activities that may violate financial laws. ActBlue has raised over $2 billion for Democratic candidates and liberal causes, but GOP investigators suspect some of these funds may have foreign origins.

According to Comer, suspicious donations routed through ActBlue might involve straw donors and foreign gift cards, raising questions about compliance with campaign finance laws. “It’s almost impossible to believe every Democrat donor is making $5 or $10 contributions daily,” Comer said, suggesting fraud could be at play.

The investigation is also focused on bureaucrats who Comer claims obstructed inquiries into the Biden family. He stated that any federal employees involved in shielding criminal activity or interfering with investigations should face accountability. “They need to lose their jobs,” Comer declared, adding that information is being passed to Attorney General-designate Pam Bondi for potential prosecution.

House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI) has expanded the probe into suspicious donations to include 19 states. Evidence suggests that ActBlue only recently implemented fraud prevention measures like banning foreign gift cards and requiring CVV codes, leaving room for potential abuse during prior election cycles.

While ActBlue denies wrongdoing and calls the allegations “disinformation,” Comer argues that recent security upgrades indicate awareness of past vulnerabilities. The findings from the Treasury Department, Comer said, will determine whether ActBlue knowingly facilitated illegal contributions.

The investigation could have far-reaching implications, with Republican leaders signaling their determination to hold accountable those involved in obstructing campaign finance laws or shielding the Biden administration.